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Three people have been injured and four cats have died after a power bank caught fire in a public housing flat in Hong Kong, forcing nearly 80 residents to evacuate onto the street. Police said they received a report at 2.51am on Thursday from a resident that a power bank inside her flat at So Uk Estate in Cheung Sha Wan had caught fire…
The Albanese government had a turbulent week with tussles over data centres and division within the Labor party over its humanitarian intake.
Aszizi Ayub didakwa atas pertuduhan membenarkan pokok kanabis seberat 253.4 gram ditanam di sebuah rumah tiga tahun lalu.
In the case, two men (Suraj Yadav and Prakash Manjhi) have staked claim to the same buffalo in Bihar's Gayaji district.
North Korea’s foreign ministry on Thursday denounced a US decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond “strongly and immediately” to hostile acts in…
Nigeria's anti-corruption commission found the Budget Office admitted a body with no establishment instrument into the 2026 appropriation.
Adun Nilai J Arul Kumar berkata sebahagian peruntukan diguna untuk kebajikan rakyat, malah ada wakil rakyat yang menggunakannya sepenuhnya.
A forged email changed the bank details on a fuel-handling invoice. NOCMA paid, and only found out weeks later when the real supplier called.
TAIPEI, Aug 27 — China deployed a record number of coast guard, scientific research and other ships in Taiwan&rsqu...
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has announced the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026, inviting applications for more…
The Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria, FOMWAN, has raised the alarm over the level of insecurity across the country.
Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, and a leading voice in Nigerian civil society advocacy, Mr. Clement Nwankwo, in this interview raises critical issues regarding preparations…
The minimum-security wing at a $232 million prison in regional WA has never been used, despite union claims that prisoners are sleeping on the floor in other parts of the facility.
Pakistani investigators visiting hospital nursery where fire killed 14 newborns
The Piper PA-24 was heading for the airport in the small town of Seldovia after taking off from Anchorage, according to a statement from the Alaska Department of Public Safety. Seldovia's airport is about 136 miles (219 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage.
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to furnish five-year, school-wise data on students admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, including details of children whose admissions were denied or not acted upon by schools.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's reaction to rising sugar prices has left the netizens speechless on social media.
KUALA LUMPUR: Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor should use the state government’s machinery to educate the public about the dangers of gambling instead of asking a DAP lawmaker.
The share of women killed by a partner in the Netherlands has not shifted in 15 years, even as the...
Under the bill, offenders who commit a serious crime while on bail will face the prospect of a mandatory minimum 12 months in jail.
SELANGOR police have dismantled five premises believed to have been operating scam call centres in separate operations between August 18 and 25, arresting 40 people suspected of targeting victims across several Asian countries. Selangor police chief ...
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), have rescued a mother and her five-month-old daughter from a canal at Abule-Ado, along…
The Nepali Society UAE has expressed its deep sorrow over the loss of life caused by the torrential floods in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and Tibet.
Tentera Nepal dan pengendali helikopter swasta setakat ini memindahkan 114 orang ke tempat selamat.
Vusimuzi Matlala's testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals his refusal to name those who allegedly paid suspended deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, shedding light on his controversial connections.
A Kumasi-based numerologist says Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh alias Napo remains Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s trump card for the 2028 elections.
Deogratius John Ndejembi’s nomination as Tanzania’s next Vice-President is the latest step in a political career that has taken him from the private sector and ruling party structures to district…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Washington to help “remove interference and overcome obstacles” to high-level exchanges as the two sides prepare for President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to…
A fire broke out at Christ the King Kirwara Boys High School in Gatanga, Murang’a County, on Wednesday afternoon, August 26, forcing students to evacuate as emergency teams responded to the incident.
A Redhill resident says motorcycles have been parked along the covered walkway almost every night since April. This article ( Strengthen enforcement: Residents raise concern over several illegally…
The future budget of the European Union may include up to €100 billion for a new cooperation program with Ukraine. This was stated in an interview with Ukrinform by European Council President António…
Dagoretti North Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi has challenged the Senate to intensify its oversight of county governments and demand accountability over the continued accumulation of pending…
The Federal Government has started distributing electric vehicles to civil servants, promoting cleaner energy and reducing transport costs.
<p>Doha, Qatar: A mangrove expert from Thailand has been selected to serve as a consultant for a mangrove restoration project in Qatar, representing an important milestone in bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of sustainable development, the Royal Thai Embassy in Doha said in a press statement.</p> <p>“This…
Indian cities face monsoon flooding despite extensive road construction projects. Heavy rainfall overwhelms drainage systems, causing widespread traffic disruptions and damage. Planned cities like Chandigarh also struggle with intense, short-duration rain events.
Eskom is urging South Africans to report illegal electricity connections and hazards as part of Electricity Safety Month, highlighting the risks posed to communities and workers.
As Gauteng considers merging its major metros, the ANC's proposal sparks debate over integrated governance and electoral strategy amid declining support.
The Trump administration’s latest assertions about executive privilege — that it protects the confidentiality of a president’s communication with private advisers who aren’t part of the government…
Taking to X, the pressure group stated its movement had made the authorities bow down and listen to the children and youth of the country.
We can no longer deny that many children get their sex education from online pornography. But the normalisation of violence can lead to tragedy How can we possibly come to terms with reports a…
Constituency Women Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Central Region have endorsed the candidature of General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong and declared their support for his bid to…
Government’s stated case for the law is the need to curb conversion obtained through force or fraud but sections of the Christian and Muslim communities have set out the opposite concern: that a wide…
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — A Marine Police Force (PPM) officer was injured after being shot while on duty at the Marin...
On Tuesday, a BTech student allegedly died by suicide in the same private university’s campus hostel, raising concerns
Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet. Hundreds of people, including many foreign tourists, are missing.
International Criminal Court President, Tomoko Akane on Wednesday urged Japan to work with other nations to resist the United States’ measures against the court.
The Short Version In short: Your LatAm expat and nomad daily guide for Thursday, August 27. Buenos Aires’s city airport reopens at 4 p.m.
<p>Doha, Qatar: The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services, establishing a…
After years of setting grim global records for the world’s lowest fertility rates, Korea’s sprawling capital is orchestrating an unexpected demographic turnaround.
The International School of Urban Sciences at the University of Seoul hosted the 2026 Global Friends Night on Aug. 21 as part of efforts to strengthen its global cooperation network.
Just steps away from the futuristic spire of Lotte World Tower, a quiet transformation is redefining how international travelers experience southeastern Seoul.
Russian forces attacked an industrial enterprise in Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles overnight, injuring at least two people, Head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council Oleksandr Vilkul reported on…
A 48-year-old primary school teacher was found dead in a room at a bar and restaurant in Yala Market, Siaya County, in what police are treating as a suspected sudden death.
